Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, which can attract or repel other magnetic materials.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull something towards oneself.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To repel means to push something away from oneself.

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Are all metals attracted to magnets?

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No, not all metals are attracted to magnets. Only certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

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If you cut a magnet in half, each half will become a new magnet with its own north and south poles.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.